Compost

My house sits on quite a small lot in the Hillsdale Neighborhood. Even so, the yard requires extensive pruning each Spring, just to keep the patios and walkways passable. Maintaining the mature trees and plants that surround many Southwest Portland homes can produce enormous amounts of yard debris, and fortunately we have several options for disposing of it.

On display are working models showing various composting methods, and while composting systems are not particularly photogenic, I put pictures a few of them here. This is an example of a 2-Bin Compost Turning System:

And this is the Wood and Wire Compost Bin:

The Wire Mesh Holding Bin is nearly invisible in this photo:

The Recycled Plastic Composter is similar to the one I have at home:

Here is the Redworm Compost Bin:

Next to each system is an interpretive sign that tells how it can be built and maintained, and its pros and cons. For example, the 2-Bin Compost Turning System is relatively labor-intensive, but produces high-quality compost in a short period of time. This is great information for finding the system that best suits particular needs.

After my tour, I soaked up some sun and solitude on a bench made completely of recycled material. Next time, I will be sure to bring along a thermos of tea.